Machu Picchu Sacred Valley – Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour

We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco at 0700 AM. We will then embark on an hour’s drive to Pisac. Here, we will begin the experience with a guided tour of the archaeological complex.

Pisac:

The complex features remain of Inca temples, ceremonial centers, and more. After a guided tour, we will be driving you to the main square where you can visit the traditional market. 

On weekends, locals set up a market at the main square of Pisac. Here you will be able to buy some souvenirs at a reasonable price. We will then be driving you up the hill to see the archaeological site of Pisac. 

Once you have had your fill of Pisac, we will be driving you to Urubamba. 

Urubamba:

Often referred to as the heart of Sacred Valley for its centric location, Urubamba is the lowest site in terms of altitude. Here we will be stopping at a local restaurant for a buffet lunch. 

Ollantaytambo:

After relishing an authentic Peruvian meal, we will be driving you to Ollantaytambo. This beautiful village has been important since the Incan civilization. This was once an administrative capital to them. 

The narrow cobblestone streets of Ollantaytambo are a testament to the advancement of Incas architecture and town planning. Ollantaytambo is also home to two Inca ruins. 

After the full-day tour, we will be driving you to the train station in Ollantaytambo. Here you will be boarding the train to Aguas Calientes. The expedition train journey offers you stunning views of highland Andean farms and villages with the Urubamba River snaking through them. 

At Aguas Calientes, we will be meeting you and will be transferring you to the hotel. You will be having some free time to spend the evening by enjoying a stroll through this rustic town. Aguas Calientes is also popular for hot springs so you can spend the evening by taking a rejuvenating dip. 

Our local guide will be meeting you that evening at your hotel and will be briefing you on the following day’s trip.

Early in the morning, the hotel crew will be handing you over a snack box. You will then be boarding a bus from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu citadel. It takes 25 minutes to reach. Here our tour guide will assist you in clearing the security and entering the citadel. 

Once inside, you will be rewarded with a sight of the golden rays of sun shimmering on the walls of the Incan citadel. Our guide will be giving you a detailed tour of the citadel for two hours. On this tour, you will be visiting some of the prime sites which will give you in-depth information about the citadel. 

After the tour, you will have some free time to explore the citadel on your own. If you have booked to climb Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu mountain our guide will be directing you to the entrance. If you intend to hike one of these mountains do advise us at the time of booking. 

Alternatively, you can hike to the sun gate. It offers a spectacular view of the citadel. Sungate is the point of entry to the citadel for those on the Inca Trail. 

Once you have had your fill of the Inca citadel, you will be taking the bus back to Aguas Calientes. Here you will be boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo. 

Our representative will be meeting you and will be transferring you back to your hotel in the city of Cusco.  If your hotel is outside the center of Cusco, we will be dropping you off at Plaza de Armas. You will be reaching Cusco at approximately 09:00 PM.